The 2026/27 Championship schedule was revealed this Thursday, featuring several high-profile matchups. Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to host Blackburn Rovers at Molineux on Friday, August 14. Meanwhile, Burnley will welcome West Ham United to Turf Moor on Sunday, August 16.
Southampton, currently facing a four-point penalty due to the Spygate controversy, opens its season away at Watford. A significant Welsh derby between Cardiff City and Wrexham is scheduled for Monday, August 17. Additionally, newly promoted Lincoln City travels to Middlesbrough, and Bolton Wanderers play Preston North End at home.
Burnley, West Ham, and Wolves are all aiming for a swift promotion back to the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo continues to lead West Ham, while Cesar Peixoto takes charge at Wolves. Burnley is currently seeking a permanent manager to replace Scott Parker. Wolves have recently signed Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez to strengthen their roster.
Key matches to look forward to include the West Ham visit to Millwall on September 19, coinciding with the Black Country derby between Wolves and West Bromwich Albion. The South Coast clash between Southampton and Portsmouth occurs on October 10, followed by the East Lancashire derby between Burnley and Blackburn on November 21. The regular season is slated to finish on May 1, 2027.
